Reuben Theodore Meade (born 7 March 1954)[1] is a politician from Montserrat who has served as the Premier of Montserrat since 2024. He previously served as the island's first Premier between 2011 and 2014 as well as Chief Minister between 1991 and 1996 and 2009 to 2011. A member of the United Alliance, he used to be part of the Movement for Change and Prosperity (MCAP). He previously led the now-defunct National Progressive Party.
Reuben Meade | |
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.jpg) Meade in 2009 | |
| Premier of Montserrat | |
| Assumed office 25 October 2024 | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| Governor | Sarah Tucker |
| Preceded by | Easton Taylor-Farrell |
| In office 27 September 2011 – 12 September 2014 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Adrian Davis |
| Preceded by | Himself as Chief Minister |
| Succeeded by | Donaldson Romeo |
| Chief Minister of Montserrat | |
| In office 10 September 2009 – 26 September 2011 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Peter Waterworth |
| Preceded by | Lowell Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Himself as Premier |
| In office 10 October 1991 – 13 November 1996 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | David Taylor Frank Savage |
| Preceded by | John Osborne |
| Succeeded by | Bertrand Osborne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 March 1954 Montserrat |
| Political party | United Alliance (since 2024) |
| Other political affiliations | Movement for Change and Prosperity |
| Spouse | Joan DelSol Meade |
| Alma mater | University of the West Indies |
Biography
editHe launched his election campaign (for the early general election of 8 September 2009) on 28 July 2009.[2] His party won the majority, garnering six of the nine seats up for grabs, while former chief minister Dr Lowell Lewis and two other independents took the remaining seats.[3] Meade was congratulated by his political opponent, Lewis, and said that the revival of the economy of Montserrat would be his main priority.[4]
The 2014 elections saw the defeat of the MCAP. Meade finished seventh in the vote total, retaining his seat in the Legislative Assembly.[5]
In the 2024 Montserratian general election, he led the United Alliance and won the most seats.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Montserrat". Archived from the original on 20 November 2010. Retrieved 7 November 2010.
- ^ Montserrat:Reuben Meade launches campaign for general elections, Caricom News Network, 30 July 2009, Retrieved 10 September 2009.
- ^ Caribbean 360, MCAP wins Montserrat election; outgoing chief minister in opposition, 9 September 2009, Retrieved 10 September 2009.
- ^ Radio Jamaica, New MCPR Gov’t in Montserrat, 9 September 2009, Retrieved 10 September 2009.
- ^ Elections 2014 Archived 12 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine Government of Montserrat
- ^ "Former premier leads new party to victory". jamaica-gleaner.com. 26 October 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
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